The good folks over at Aston Martin are taking their speed and design to the friendly skies. Today Aston Martin returns to the news feed as we get a look at Volante Vision Concept, an aircraft concept that could change flying as we know it. The Volante Vision Concept features vertical take-off and landing capability, developed in collaboration with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Rolls-Royce. The ride features room for three while boasting flying autonomous technology and a hybrid-electric system. Aston Martin CEO, Andy Palmer described the motivation behind the project.

He stated: “With the population in urban areas continuing to grow, congestion in towns and cities will become increasingly demanding. We need to look at alternative solutions to reduce congestion, cut pollution and improve mobility. Air travel will be a crucial part in the future of transportation, the Volante Vision Concept is the ultimate luxury mobility solution.” He went on to add: “Humans have always spent on average, one hour commuting to and from work. The distance we live from our workplace has been determined by the methods of transportation available. The Volante Vision Concept will enable us to travel further with our hourly commute, meaning we are able to live further away from where we work. Cities will grow, and towns that are today too far away from cities to be commutable will become suburban.”

Have a look at the futuristic flying machine in the images below and find out more from Aston Martin right now. Stay tuned for more beautiful new rides coming soon.